7 years agoNew York Mets first baseman Adrian Gonzalez is back in the lineup after sitting out two of the last four days. On Friday, Gonzalez sat for the first time in an attempt to maximize the Mets’ lineup by putting outfielder Jay Bruce at first base instead, thereby allowing outfielder Brandon Nimmo playing time. On Sunday, Gonzalez sat against southpaw Kyle Freeland, but it’s clear the lineup is simply better without Gonzalez in it. Gonzalez is slashing a meager .231/.311/.372 with only three home runs across 90 plate appearances, helping confirm the belief of many that he has nothing left in the tank. Whether it’s Bruce or prospects Dominic Smith and/or Peter Alonso, it’s clear that Gonzalez is not long for the first base job in Queens this season.--John Smith
Source: Tim Healey